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Canon G3 X vs Sony H400

Portability
60
Imaging
52
Features
76
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G3 X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Canon G3 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 733g - 123 x 77 x 105mm
  • Released June 2015
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon G3 X vs Sony H400, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 X (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G3 X (1") and H400 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was launched 17 months later than the H400 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G3 X grades versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G3 X over the Sony H400

 G3 X H400 
RevealedJune 2015February 2014More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kClearer screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Canon G3 X

 H400 G3 X 

Common features in the Canon G3 X and Sony H400

 G3 X H400 

Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G3 X comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X versus the H400.

Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and H400 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and H400.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The G3 X comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The newer G3 X provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G3 X
Portrait photography with Sony H400
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
40
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
73
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G3 X as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
59
amazing zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.9 fps)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G3 X Travel photography info
Sony H400 Travel photography info
65
weather proofing
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (600mm)
low battery power (300 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (628g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G3 X
Landscape photography with Sony H400
63
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery power (300 per charge)
44
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G3 X Vlogging details
Sony H400 Vlogging details
69
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
26
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
includes mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Canon G3 X vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G3 X and Sony H400
 Canon PowerShot G3 XSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot G3 X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-06-18 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 31 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 733 gr (1.62 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 77 x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 521 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $849 $268